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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,821.12, 32,858.13 and 15,334.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,821.12, 32,858.13 and 15,334.33 is: 21,151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,821.12 : 32,858.13 = 15,334.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,821.12/32,858.13 = 15,334.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,821.12x = 32,858.13 × 15,334.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,821.12x = 503,857,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,857,408.60/23,821.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.71

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